ViperThreat
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This trailer has been in my family for quite some time. My father bought it when I was younger, and I inherited it from him about 4 years ago. When I received it, the trailer was in pretty poor condition, so I spent about a month and around $400 on restoring it. Ironically, I spent more on restoring it than the trailer is probably worth.
Restoration process included:
- complete tear-down
- rust treatment
- sanding all parts
- repainting
- reassembly with mostly all-new hardware (no chinese bolts)
- extended front bar for easy strap- points
- new lights, completely new wiring
- LED strips on either side (you can't miss this thing at night)
- 2x wheel chocks
- new wheels and tires
- New plywood surface that has been waterproofed, and coated with bedliner on both sides.
Since then, I've also included some tension wires to improve rigidity, and built a box for the v-nose that perfectly fits a fuel jug. The surface wood also has a few holes drilled from various bits and pieces that i've installed in the past, and has warped a bit due to age and exposure to elements - will probably need to be replaced again in a few years, but is otherwise fine.
The trailer folds up into about the same footprint as a motorcycle, but usually requires 2 people to stand it up. It will fit 2 sport bikes, and handles a 1,000lb load without much complaint. I've put probably 7,500 miles on it since the restoration, and it hasn't missed a beat. I just repacked the bearings a month ago.
It's no Kendon, but as far as Harbor Freight trailers go, you'd be hard pressed to find one that is better setup.
Located in Southern California. Asking $400, $20 goes to BARF if it sells here.
More photos available on request - just message me.
Restoration process included:
- complete tear-down
- rust treatment
- sanding all parts
- repainting
- reassembly with mostly all-new hardware (no chinese bolts)
- extended front bar for easy strap- points
- new lights, completely new wiring
- LED strips on either side (you can't miss this thing at night)
- 2x wheel chocks
- new wheels and tires
- New plywood surface that has been waterproofed, and coated with bedliner on both sides.
Since then, I've also included some tension wires to improve rigidity, and built a box for the v-nose that perfectly fits a fuel jug. The surface wood also has a few holes drilled from various bits and pieces that i've installed in the past, and has warped a bit due to age and exposure to elements - will probably need to be replaced again in a few years, but is otherwise fine.
The trailer folds up into about the same footprint as a motorcycle, but usually requires 2 people to stand it up. It will fit 2 sport bikes, and handles a 1,000lb load without much complaint. I've put probably 7,500 miles on it since the restoration, and it hasn't missed a beat. I just repacked the bearings a month ago.
It's no Kendon, but as far as Harbor Freight trailers go, you'd be hard pressed to find one that is better setup.
Located in Southern California. Asking $400, $20 goes to BARF if it sells here.
More photos available on request - just message me.
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